The Patent Strategist: Vol One - The Value Engine
Patents as a driver of growth, defensibility and cash flow
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About this edition
Expert perspectives on the issues shaping intellectual property, brought together in print.
Each chapter is written by an EIP specialist, covering topics from UPC litigation to AI-driven patent analytics. It also includes a dedicated section on Patently, EIP’s platform for managing IP portfolios.
Inside this edition
Chapter 01
Strategic licensing
How does patent strategy need to evolve and pivot through the funding stages of an emerging life sciences company? Find out four critical pillars of intellectual property.
Chapter 02
The past, the present & the future
Looking back over recent years, global patent grant volumes have remained remarkably stable.
Chapter 03
How Chinese companies can protect and leverage IP rights in Europe and the UK
Chinese companies expanding into Europe and the UK need a clear IP plan. Learn how to file, enforce and leverage patent rights across both jurisdictions.
Chapter 04
Value creation for Life Sciences companies
How does patent strategy need to evolve and pivot through the funding stages of an emerging life sciences company?
Chapter 05
Five essential IP strategy tips for deep tech startups
Deep tech startups face unique IP challenges. Five practical tips on filing, freedom-to-operate, investor readiness and protecting core technology early.
Chapter 06
Will the UK emerge victorious in AI
Britain wants to be an artificial intelligence superpower. Ben Maling looks at the patent data, the policy and the sectors where the UK can still realistically lead.
Chapter 07
The year of quantum and what it means for innovators
Quantum is moving from lab to market. We explain what the year of quantum means for innovators, from patent filings to where commercial value will land first.
Chapter 08
UPC Judgments
Two years of Unified Patent Court judgments are reshaping enforcement. Compare strategy across the UPC, EU national courts and the UK to pick the right forum.
Chapter 09
Litigation that moves markets
Some patent cases move whole markets. Christof Höhne explains which disputes shift industries, why they matter, and how to spot the next market-moving fight.
Chapter 10
How UK patent litigation gives US companies an edge
Why US companies turn to UK courts for patent disputes. Faster timelines, lower costs and global influence, see how UK litigation gives American firms an edge.
Chapter 11
Why is Sweden the second most innovative country inthe world?
Sweden ranks second globally for innovation. We unpack the patent culture, R&D spend and policy choices behind it, and what other countries can learn.
Chapter 12
Using US patents to attract investors and partners
US patents signal value to investors and partners. Amy Salmela explains how founders can use a US filing strategy to unlock funding, deals and credibility.
Chapter 13
Beyond borders
One-country patent strategies don't survive contact with the real world. Lucie Jones takes a backpacker's view of why every IP plan now needs a genuine global mindset.
Chapter 14
The paralegal code
Paralegals are the engine room of global IP. Our team shows how the right processes, tools and structure cut costs and speed up filings across jurisdictions.